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Too Busy 10 Rum After Them.
To the Editor of the Globe.

To the Editor of the Globe.
To MY Mothers Son. who has Travelled
and knows the world, which is evident from
his letter, | would say: You have my cordial
Endorsement of your sentiments. "A fellow
feeling makes US all akin" Having roamed
over the Uuited States for the past ten years
MS Il commercial man. (and by the way. we
get lots or hard knocks and abuse that we
don't deservel, perhaps my opinion on this
point may be OF some value. When girl out
In this country cannot get husband without
advertising for one there is "a screw lose
somewhere" The trouble is just here: They
require too much running after to get them;
and in these busy times Il man cannot afford
to look around and seek for what he desires.
Admitting that we would all be better off
married than single, and that no man has full
filled his mission ON earth until he marres
and has offspring, still the hard fact remains
that we have not the time to spare for
"courting,' etc. My impression is that the
''Schoo Marin" is q myth. She was far too
easily and quickly suited for Il wOmau-al-
though, suppose, if "drowning men catch
at straws, women in the same predcament
would do likewise. Now, "Jennes" descrip-
ton of herself is very fiattering,
and no doubt she thinks she is tell
ing the exact truth, but is she not
slightly given to eYaggeration REGARDING her
personal appearance. l will admit am crti-
cal and do not judge by appearances. but
learned by bitter experience that "All is not
gold that glitters.' Still. if Jennie would
care to open a correspondence with 'Insur-
ance' he is open for an engagement. l have
lived in the South and can appreciate what
she says about lady who works there.
For mj self, l care nothing for wealth nor
fashion, but have somewhat of veneration
for ''blue blood l am one of the few who
never borrow trouble. 1 just wait till it
comes, INSURANCE..
Minneapolis. April T.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-10

to become n songstress of great note. Since
child had always been told l was possessed
of good voice. My school teachers were
fond of hearing me sing. ] believe, if l re-
member rightly, they were the first ones to
put it into my mind that / must, by all
MEANS become a great singer some day.
Well, that day is still to come-but not very
likely. Many were my ambitious dreams. /
would picture myself before the footlights,
in some grand opera, as the sole attraction of
the audience. such as only Patti, Nilsson and
few others are worshiped for-although |
never have had the pleasure OF hearing any
of the great singers, as much as ! have
longed to do so. My sole object was to achieve
fame and fortune. i did star ito take singing
lessons, with the intention of having my
voice cultivated but was not able to CO IL
tinue, not having the time to practice. was
Obliged to make my own living. Fate was too
cruel, and did not provide for me as it does
for some more fortunate ones. Alas! my
dreams have vanished long since. Any one
can imagine how / have felt to give up my
only hope and wish for the future. Still, l
ought to be contented with my lot There
are plenty OF girls worse off than l am. l
have really nothing in the world to worry me
at the present time, except that life gets
monotonous at times, and l long for a little
amusement once in while. would like to
attend theaters-not everything that comes
along, but something worth while going to
see. But the greatest obstacle is, l can't go
alone-just for the LOOKS of il, and for Il good
many other reasons. L have no friends here,
being a perfect stranger. l would go to
matineeS if time would permit. Now what am
/ going to do for just such a little pleasure?
l have no opportunity Of making acquaint-
ances, all of my time being taken up in bust
ness, for the necessity of making an honest
living. If any one reading this will take
enough interest to give me some advice it
will be gratefully accepted, in care of the
GLOBE. Respectfully,
THE WOULD-BE NIGHTINGALE"
CT Dan
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-10
OUT OF FASHION.
People who Think About Some
thing Besides Marriage
Caus1ic and Sarcastic.

To the Editor of the Globe.
Since everybody is writ ing 10 you stating
their "Ains in Life j thought | would tell
you mine. In the first place, I am not in as
bad a plight as your "Schoo! Marm'' If |
wanted to get married / could get man
worth having without advertising myself
like farmer does his horses and cows at q
country fair. But | don't ever expect to
marry, unless get an old man worth mill
ion. and (of course | shall be very much in
love with him) then can have diamonds and
Silks go to Europe, be presented at court,
and, though l am really snub-nosed and have
q temper that would make a man wish him.
self in hades, l would be called that sweet
Mrs. -, whom ever body so much loves
think your "Rebecca" is what girls gener-
ALL call "a little fool" If she wants to be
some mans slave she has my heartfelt SYM
patty. If IL girl finds man that she thinks
worthy OF her trust and love, she is eX-
cusable for marrying him. But to have no
other aim i'll life than to get married and be a
mans slush ard drudge, think they aim at
very low mark. Probably if you should get
40 the bottom Of "Rebeccas" heart IF she
has one) you would find that her aims are
something like the following:
Intentions ut Present-To be q heart
RmaSher.
Near Future-Married flrt and leader of
fashion.
Future-Dashing young grass widow, on
the look out Tor rich widOwer with no chill
aren and Il nice country residence.
l only hope that some Of those fellows who
have been dreaming of just such girl will
wake from their dream in time to get either
her or the "School ma am" and in the sweet
by and by they will be able to appreciate the
following verses, which will probably then be
good description of either OF the Every
good" ladies:
"Her eyes have the glare of the mountain
cat
When it springs on the hunters spear;
Atthe head of the board where that lady sat
Hungry men could not eat for fear.
And the tones of her voice had the deadly
growl
OF the bloodhound that scents its prey;
No storm was so dark as that lady's scowl
Under tresses of wintry gray
I will say few words to the love sick
young men in your next issue if you publish
this. Yours, etc. GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
Elk River, April 5.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-10
cri,icizes and Then Falls in Line.

To the Editor of the Globe.
I have been much interested with the writ
ings of your correspondents in the columns
headed Aims in Life" The variety of
thoughts expressed are a pleasant study, and
show the different phases of human nature
as plainly as the individual faces in public
conveyance. Taking it for granted that these
letters given to the readers of the GLOBE are
open for criticism. take the liberty of noting
a few
Candid expresses his views in a very
ChriStian-like manner. Certainly the golden
rule is good to practice. till you chance TO
deal with person who possess eS d nature so
sordid and contemplate that he cannot
appreciate kind treatment. Then give him
a taste of the silver rule: do unto him as
he does unto YOU
''Traveling Mans" motto, Trust in GOD
and keep your powder dry" is verified in
Honest JIM He says he is a natural born
genius, and has an invention ION paper that
would prove bonanza 10 some energetic
capable man who would publish its merits
Now, "Honest James, why don't you use q
little OF your dry powder, elevate your own
weakened energies and blow your own
horn" Don't trust TO selfish mortal to hoist
you into heaven, for you will be judged by
your own merits and will reap as you SOW.
Now. baby girl of 15, stay by your mamma
and make pretty ribbon beau. It's pleas
ure when it is bright and new and is war
ranted to wash when soiled The beau you
solicit would be a dude, never pretty even
when new, and cannot be renovated, for he's
Shoddy.
Scripture orders our aims for ''Good will to
ALL and true love for one. Therefore, in
obedience to this injunction, solicit cores
pondence with some good, sensible, honest
and prosperous business man, of at least 40
years of age. who is DESTROYS of comely, in
telligent wife. Mrs TRIESTE BASCOMB
Saltwater, AprilS
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Wants to Puraiyzc a Dude.

10 the EGltOr OF the GlODe.
My chief aim in life at present is to be put
into the confines of a twenty-four-foot ring.
with the blankety-bIank adolescent who sat
immediately behind me lastnight at the Annie
PiXley performance and gave tree vent to his
vapid opinion OF the little comnedenne's
standing as a star. Grant me this boon and
guarantee uon-interference by 1.-The finest"
and raw beef and eau de cologne will go up
10 per cent next day. Twenty people in the
parquette circle will know to whom refer.
He sat bolt upright in his seat, propped up
by q No. 10 cuff around his neck and looking
the very picture name non compos mentis.
His knowledge of Siddons, Booth, Mccullough,
Bernhardt and EllSler was surprising in one
so young, while his affairs of the heart with
comic opera singers this winter was heart
rending. Now, Mr.. Editor what l crave is
not unreasonable Should / aspire TO rival
in dizziness the editorial columns of the Dis
patch, or mount the glddy heights of fame
and be governor of Minnesota by 1000 ma
jnritp, you might refuse me, but [ demand
that your tow line yank that dude into the
ring aforesaid, there to meet deserving fate
at the hands of, yours desperately,
LEWIS ELLSWORTH JONES.
st. Paul April 6.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-10
Cant Help Talking Slang.

LIZ tuc VI tut OlUDe.
How in the world is a fellow TO know w hat
his aim is if he fails to hit the object he ar
rived at? My chief aim is to be man among
men, and to have every one with whom
come in contact feel that / AN to be relied
upon every time, whether in business mat
tiers or social relations. To gain this end
think it Of paramount Importance for a man
to have pure, good, sensible woman as his
wife, for whatever he lacks she will teach
him, unbeknown to himself That is my be-
Lief, but my aim or my powder was no good.
as the necessary adjunct has not doomed
up in sight yet. Perhaps it is my
fault. To certain extent it is. My
business has kept me for number
of years out on the far Western frontier q
am young man though), and the society of
women has been more thought Of than en-
joyed. AS q surveyor i have been more used
to camp life than the drawing-room, and in
my time have roughed it with the best of
them, sailed out on the hunt with Yellow
stone Kelley and Liver Eating Johnson, and
been made to "huut a hole' to flee from the
wrath of dusky braves. who ad nired my nut
brown ringlets more than there was any need.
As result OF such a life have an accretion
OF the vernacluar, or slang, Of tae far West,
and frequently make an innocent break that
brushes me intentionally. and forthwith the
girls shun me as if / were q veritable savage.
believe in the women always, though I'm
If talk about taking trip across the divide
on the hurricane deck of u bucking cayuse
the girls look horror-struck. and doubtless
note me down ''horrid man. In time
suppose I'll get over using slang. as they call
1t. [ hate to be continually misunderstood.
can't dance attendance on any woman. but
no man will do more for one than will. l
hate sham, and my manner of to-day is my
manner all the time. ! have no side to show
Off for the effect it will have. Mind you, Mr..
Editor, I'm not stuck on the school marin.
She will do for some. l know my taste, and
if st. Paul contains a good, pure, true, blue
eyed, fair-haired, round-featured, dimple-
checked, plump lass, not over five feet two
inches, who can make the scale kick the
beam at l35 or lao pounds. who would like to
have true friend, and possibly husband
(she must not be over 22) let her drop line
to me, and I'll satisfy her that she has not
betrayed herself into other than good hands,
and so an Ann in Life" will be helped out.
st. Paul, April Z. r. P. Ma NToN.
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Gated person perhaps that wont bee any draw
back on me am yung ;uan about 80 yeres
old and have been alone ever since | kan re-
member almost. when was about % was
gifted by young feamale widow woman ever
since that sad time my hart has been vero sad
and for a long time thot shold di OF re-
morse or a broken hart but dident am
makanac and urn good wages in the sumner
hut in winter have little to do but sit around
and git my own meles and make my own bed
&c don't klaim to be hansum but amt so
very hoamly either ut least teams
don't run away when they see
me nor haven't got no
deformities excepting only krooked leg
which was broke when was boy broke it
trying to see u play they call unkle toms
habin was on Il roof lookn thro the bak
windo OF the haul and got existed and fell Off
have little money saved up and now
think its time was settling down and this is
ritten for the expires perpose of saying that
any hansum young woman of good family
and good hook who has living hart and is
OF an afectionable nature who wants a good
home and n devvated husband Kan write to
me in the striktest konfidense and If we seam
TO be mutually match why what's the matter
OF us getting united but don't want any one
to try and brake my hart the way frivilous
mary haul did in years gone bigh.
Eau Claire Wis April w S ROBINSON.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-10
ST. Paul. April 6.
In a NEOraIizing Vein.

To the Editor OF the Globe.
have been deeply interested while reading
the aims Of my fellow creatures. The only
thing that has prevented me from writing is
the fact that / have moro than one aim. If
you will listen to few of my aims / will join
the band, but / can't write them all in one
missive. Most of the aims hitherto ex-
and then that an aimer has the
temerity to expose an ignoble aim.
For this reason am inclined to be n little
skeptical regarding some of the brethren and
sisters who are so unhappy because they
can't do more to elevate and alleviate the
condition Of their race. Why is 1t that so
many VI us can't pick up ,ncil or pen
without ut once going into a trance and writ
ing like angels? | am not critizing any
body, but simply aiming at one of my
aims, which is to induce people to
be themselves. You will notice that
whenever you come to letter that is
honestly written how much more interesting
it is. If you could stamp out affectation out
OF the human makeup, you would at once
give the criminal statistician Il black eye. Of
course the most Of them want TO marry. Let
them live with a drunkard forty years, as
have, and they will wish they had looked be-
fore they leaped. l am rot opposed to matri-
mony in the abstract (as the preachers would
say, but my aim is to warn young
and Old maids alike against too pre-
cipitate previousness in putting their
necks into the halter. A girl should live Il
year under the home roof with man be fore
marrying him, or even allowing him to kiss
her. She should board at the same place. or
arrange to see him in all his moods. She
should know his religion, his tastes, his
habits, his temper, and he should know hers
Divorces have sprung from seemingly trivial
disagreenents. A man should be the oppo-
site of his wife, and yet they should be birds
Of a feather. Those albums for detcrm ming
character were not such q bad thing
after all. II my husband had told
me that he couldn't enjoy joke. that
he didn't care Tor music that he hated child
rem and that he considered women as lin
ferior animals" before marriage, instead of
after-would / have married him? Would L?
Yet was the one to blame, because never
so much as asked him to express his aim on
single subject Because / was wrong |
have stuck to him forty years and tried all
that time to sober him up. Young ladies
and young gentlemen, beware of one another
You may be your own best friends, or your
own worst foes. Tell your weaknesses
and your faults one to another be-
fore you join hands for life.
Because faultyeS, an atrocious folly may be
forgiven, but the deception which covers it
from the person who has a right to know, it
darkens the brow with melancholy, and cor
rodes the heart with disappointment and
chagrin. We can brave any fate if we are
forewarned that we must endure it, but
mortal patience will not often survive the
shock that comes with the discovery of a
cheat. CHARITY GREEN.
St. Paul. April s, 1887.
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Looks Like Hlake.Believe.

To the Editor of the Globe.
The department of your paper recently
opened for the expression of the aims and
ambitions of your readers is duly appreciated
and approved by me. 1t recalls to my mind
the one ambition that has been mine since
the first time my mother gave me d dime to
buy candy. OF all the vacations in life that
of the farmer has for me the greatest fascina-
ton. 1 am now 25 years old, and live in the
North Star state and the state of
single blessedness, but some of nv
friends tell me 1 ought to immigrate to the
state of matrimony, or, as l would say, the
state Of affection. Well, suppose l ought,
but do not care a cent whether 1 do or not.
for that is not my aim in life. 1 think any
thing in the shape of a man that wears pants
can get wife, but if the young lady who
wrote the letter signed ''School Marin would
write to me and reveal her identity, and
make known her address,, perhaps she could
induce me to become martyr to matrimonial
Affections. But that is not my ambition
Ny aim is to own a good farm, with a nice
house on it, where my better half an /, Ii
should be so unfortunate as to get one, can
spend the term of our natural existence in
peace and happiness. That is the loftiness Of
my ambition, and I am going to try to get
there, and when l do, Mr.. great big GLOBE,
you will hear from me again. Yours without
a struggle, H. F. PATsIE,
Mlesville, Mimi, April 6.
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DEM ocracy and Diversified Farm.
ing.

ing.
To the Editor of the Globe.
My aim in life is to be q successful farmer
and stock raiser. l am rs years old and
weigh 200 pounds. ] was born and raised on
a farm, and | never did any other kind of
work but farm work. | would not advise
any one to work on a farm though unless he
has an immense supply Of muscle. My aim
is to own and superintend farm of my own.
and | am confident of success. / would raise
nothing but blOoded stock Norman horses
for farm work, Durham cattle for beef, Jer-
seys for milk. l don't believe in q sing
runts. My father once owned a breed of
hogs. He called them Blue Racers. They
were long, gaunt, nosey breed, and looked
like Scotch greyhound. He let them out
of the pen once and they rac three miles
without stopping. They would root up the
pasture like a breaking-plow. There is one
grievious mistake that great many farmers
of Minnesota are making, and that is they
raise too much wheat and not enough corn
and STOCK and they do not fertilize the soil
enough. The consequence is they i'm
poverish the land. There should be
Il diversity of crops to insu re
success. Another important thing the farm
crs should do, and that is to organize Il society
to protect themselves against rings and mon
opolieS, and build elevators OF their own and
ship their produce to headquarters. Their
only salvation is in unity and organization
and voting the Democratic ticket. Down
with McGill and all monopolists. Republic
anism is soon going to be thing of the past
1t is dying natural death, and the next
governor of Minnesota is going to be a Demo-
crat (and don't you forget it). and then there
viii be rejoicing throughout the land, and
The star spangled banner in triumph shall
wave,
Ger the land of the free and the home of
the brave.
/ am yours for Democracy
JAMES T. GRIFFIN.
Rp1
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Don't Yearn for the Orphans.


/ feel as if must write again, although 7
know L will lower myself immensely IN your
estimation by what am obliged to say in
this letter. l don't want an orphan asylum.
l thought did. and was very much in earn
est when | wrote that that was my desire
above al things; but last week
awhole lot of those nephews aud
nieces l mentioned were here
nice children, ana am very fond of them all
and the mud they tracked in, the rugs they
kicked up, (and dust, too), the amount of
things they brought out of their places to
play with. and the confusion that relgned
supreme in less than no time! 1t was rev.
citation to me. / am not the good, and
patient, and loving person imagined myself
l am sorry. 1t is dreadful to have ones
castle in the air come tumbling down so un-
tremendously. would like to be rich, and
would help the unfortunate all in my power,
and would do lots of good, 1 am sure but
wouldn't fill MY house with children. would
adopt one baby, though, if 1 could find one
pretty enough. with brown eyes and dark
curly hair.
OF course, w. E. Edwards, now that I have
found out and confessed that l was
mistaken in myself, and am not cry good
at all. you wont want a letter from me- I
am sorry you are discontinued, 100. Its
very uncomfortable, and l truly sympathize
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DON'T want to Marry.

To the Editor of the Globe.
/ have been reading with interest your
"Aims in Life" in last Sundays paper, which
prompts me to send few lines. i am, or
was, papa's housekeeper, but he has married
again, and don't need me. Now / want-let's
see, / want the world; but / can't have it, so
III take the GLOBE. / have seve raj aims in
life, and one is / want to get rich; and when
l get there want to do all the good / can in
the world in this way. would start cooking
schools, where cooking, dress making and
darning the family socks neatly could be
taught; also housekeeping in general-for
the benefit of the ignorant and poor, who
would not be so poor il they were not SO ig-
norant, and whose homes would be so much
happier if they understood these things.
One thing | don't want, and that is | don't
want to get married. In fact. would not
marry the best man in the world. There are
several reasons why i would not One is I
could not; another is the man himself is
dead. But would like pleasant correspon-
dent with brown eyes, dark hair and mus
tache. He must not be over 30 or less than
25 years of age. | am an American, 20 years
old. He need not necessarily be rich, but
must be Industrious ana gentleman in all
that the word implies if he deigns to answer
through the columns of the GLOBE.
PAPA'S HOUSEKEEPER.
Do Q